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Administrative Laws in District of Columbia.

D.C. administrative-law practice involves professional license defense, agency adjudications, rulemaking, and judicial review of agency decisions. The D.C. Administrative Procedure Act at D.C. Code §§ 2-501 et seq. provides the core framework, with many contested cases handled by the Office of Administrative Hearings.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Statute of Limitations

Judicial review deadlines are agency- and procedure-specificD.C. Code §§ 2-501 et seq.

D.C. administrative-law deadlines are agency- and rule-specific. Judicial review of final agency action under the APA generally requires filing within a short statutory window.

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Key District of Columbia Statutes

D.C. Administrative Procedure ActD.C. Code §§ 2-501 et seq.

The D.C. APA governs rulemaking, contested cases, and judicial review of administrative action for most D.C. agencies.

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Official Sources

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This page summarizes publicly available statutes and rules for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created by viewing this content. Laws change — always verify with the primary source or consult a licensed attorney in District of Columbia.

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